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|image = [[File:Gary-Coleman-reallife.jpg|200px]]<br>Gary Coleman in 2005.
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'''Gary Coleman''' (February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010) was an American actor, best known for his role of [[wikipedia:Arnold Jackson (character)|Arnold Jackson]] in the American sitcom ''[[wikipedia:Diff'rent Strokes|Diff'rent Strokes]]''.
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'''Gary Wayne Coleman''' (February 8, 1968 – May 28, [[2010]]) was an American actor and comedian. He voiced {{Ch|Gary Coleman|himself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Grift of the Magi]]" and the [[season 12]] episodes "[[A Tale of Two Springfields]]" and "[[Day of the Jackanapes]]". Footage of one of his scenes was also used in the season 11 episode "[[Behind the Laughter]]".
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As a child, Coleman suffered from a congenital kidney disorder. This condition, combined with the effects of the medications used to treat it, limited his growth and caused his face to retain a childlike appearance well into adulthood.
 
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On ''Diff'rent Strokes'', Coleman was arguably the key fixture of the show, thanks to his character Arnold's mannerisms, including his catchphrase. "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout?" Coleman achieved financial and critical success with his role as Arnold. Later, however, he struggled financially, and for the rest of his life had health problems related to his childhood kidney disorder.
 
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On ''The Simpsons'', Coleman appeared as [[Gary Coleman (character)|himself]] in the episode "[[Grift of the Magi]]." He died on May 28, 2010 from an intracranial hemorrhage after suffering a fall, aged 42.
 
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Latest revision as of 07:42, May 28, 2022

This article is about the guest star. For the character, see Gary Coleman (character).
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman.jpg
Guest Star Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Born: February 8, 1968
Died: May 28, 2010 (aged 42)
Nationality: American
Claim to fame: Actor
Comedian
Character(s): Himself
First appearance: "Grift of the Magi"


Gary Wayne Coleman (February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010) was an American actor and comedian. He voiced himself in the season 11 episode "Grift of the Magi" and the season 12 episodes "A Tale of Two Springfields" and "Day of the Jackanapes". Footage of one of his scenes was also used in the season 11 episode "Behind the Laughter".

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